• August 6, 2024
• General News

On July 30, the Chairman of the Press Council of Pakistan (PCP), Arshad Khan Jadoon, announced the PCP’s ongoing collaboration with various stakeholders to uphold freedom of expression and media ethics. In a meeting with a delegation from the Pakistan Bar Council, Jadoon reiterated the commitment to prioritize resolving issues faced by the journalist community. The delegation included […]

• August 6, 2024
• Media and Governance

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari emphasized the need for strong rules to manage social media. During a press meeting on August 2, Bokhari explained that the government’s goal is not to oppose social media but to ensure its safe and responsible use. She noted that many countries create laws to prevent problems and misuse of freedom on social media. […]

• August 6, 2024
• Information Technology

On August 5th, Google for Startups announced the launch of the AI Academy, a new initiative aimed at fostering the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) startups in Pakistan and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The program is designed to support over 20 startups developing AI technologies, providing them with mentorship, resources, and significant financial support. Applications […]

• August 6, 2024
• General News

In a seminar held at the Ghotki Press Club on July 7, legal experts, human rights activists, and media practitioners converged to discuss the enactment and challenges of the Sindh Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners Act 2021. Organized by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), the event aimed to discuss and emphasize the importance […]

• August 6, 2024
• General News

Stakeholders emphasized the need for improved enforcement and implementation of laws during a panel discussion in Mithi on the effective use of journalists’ protection laws in Pakistan. The Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) organized a panel discussion and workshop at the Mithi Press Club on July 29. The event brought together stakeholders, including government officials, human […]

• August 6, 2024
• Broadcasting

On August 3, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) issued a directive to all television channels instructing them not to satirize the uniforms of state institutions and law enforcement agencies in their comedy shows The directive highlights concerns over TV channels featuring characters in police uniforms in derogatory and comedic contexts. “It has been observed with grave […]